Authenticate requests with the proper OAuth 2.0 scope (contacts.readonly) and ensure tokens are securely stored in Ironclad’s connector. Use the client credentials from your GHL dev portal.
Ironclad authenticates to GHL using the app’s OAuth client and a permissioned scope. Keep tokens secure and refresh before expiry to maintain uninterrupted data flow.
Available endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, GET /contacts/, GET /contacts/business/:businessId, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: new or updated contact in Ironclad should reflect in GHL within seconds
Actions: upsert contact in GHL; create or update associated tasks
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId for reads, POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, status
Trigger: nightly batch sync of changed contacts
Actions: bulk POST /contacts/ or bulk PUT /contacts/:contactId
Methods: POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId
Fields: contactId, tags, notes, lastUpdated
Trigger: contract milestones or status changes
Actions: create and assign tasks in GHL when milestones hit
Methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status
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This glossary covers common concepts and data flows used when connecting Ironclad to the GHL Contacts API, including endpoints, authentication, and data fields.
A Person in your CRM that is stored as a contact in GHL and linked to activities, notes, and opportunities.
A unit of work assigned to a contact, such as a follow-up or call reminder.
A short piece of information attached to a contact for context.
A scheduled meeting or call with the contact.
When a contract is signed in Ironclad, automatically create or update the corresponding contact in GHL with key fields.
Automatically generate tasks in GHL when major milestones are reached in Ironclad.
Sync notes and activity history from Ironclad to GHL to maintain a complete timeline.
Register the app in Ironclad, obtain client credentials, and set redirect URIs.
Configure OAuth in the GHL dev portal and authorize the Ironclad app to access Contacts data.
Run tests, deploy the connector, and monitor data flow and logs.
The GHL Contacts API scope for read access is contacts.readonly. To retrieve a contact, you must authenticate with a valid access token that includes this scope. Ensure your app requests appropriate permissions and handles token refresh securely. You can test read operations using the GET /contacts/:contactId endpoint with a valid contactId to verify data consistency.
Authentication is handled via OAuth 2.0. Exchange authorization codes or client credentials for access tokens, then attach the token to requests in the Authorization header. Ensure the Ironclad app and GHL app are granted the necessary scopes and that tokens are refreshed before expiry.
Yes. Use POST /contacts/ to create new contacts and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update existing records. The API supports read and write operations within the registered scopes.
Key endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags. See the endpoint list for full details.
Zapier is a helpful automation layer but not strictly required. You can connect Ironclad to GHL with direct API calls or via alternative workflow tools.
Use a staging environment or sandbox in both Ironclad and GHL, run test records, and verify data flows between systems before going live.
Monitor integration logs in both Ironclad and GHL, review webhooks, and set up alerting on failed requests or token expiry to ensure reliability.
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